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Countries slash workweek and enact strict AC and elevator bans in ‘energy triage’

Analysts warn the same hard choices could soon spread as countries compete for scarce supplies

The Independent UK

Is Asia’s energy lifeline on the line due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz?

Countries across Asia are scrambling to contain surging energy costs and fuel shortages as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten supplies.

Euronews

Why developing nations could be the first to suffer as the Middle East conflict raises food prices

Geopolitical tensions rarely stay confined to the battlefield. They ripple through global markets – particularly energy and food. The war between the US, Israel and Iran is a reminder of how quickly conflict can affect food security far beyond the region.

The Conversation

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FTSE 100 Live 17 March: Index rallies despite oil price rebound, Trustpilot shares jump

A fresh oil price rise today failed to prevent the FTSE 100 index from building on yesterday’s strong session.

Evening Standard

Iran war impact: Sri Lanka shifts to 4-day week to conserve fuel

Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays a public holiday to conserve fuel amid escalating Middle East tensions impacting global oil supplies. This move, alongside similar measures in other Asian nations like Thailand and Myanmar, aims to mitigate potential shortages. Motorists in Sri Lanka now face fuel rationing, a stark reminder of…

The Times of India

Asian shares are mixed and US futures slip as Brent hovers at over $100 a barrel

Shares are mixed in Asian trading after a drop in oil prices helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began

The Independent UK

Iran still set to play in World Cup despite Trump safety warning, says Asian football chief

Iran’s participation in the World Cup has been in doubt following social media comments made by US president Donald Trump

The Independent UK

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Asia scrambles to respond to Trump's sweeping Section 301 trade probes, which could pave the way for new tariffs

China calls the two new probes a "typical protectionist act." Malaysia said its U.S. trade deal was now "null and void."

Fortune

6 Reasons the Ramayana Debate Never Ends

For centuries, people have turned to the Ramayana not just as a story, but as a guide to understanding morality, duty, and human relationships. Yet despite being one of the most loved epics in the world, it is also one of the most debated. Scholars, devotees, historians, and ordinary readers…

Times Life

Australia’s ‘strategic infantilisation’ by the US is undermining our security in Asia

Agonising about Australia’s place in the scheme of things has been the principal pastime of policymakers since our notional independence.

The Conversation

The closed Strait of Hormuz is testing Asia's energy security. The answer lies across the Pacific—in Canada

Canada’s new Pacific energy infrastructure offers Asian buyers a faster, cheaper and geopolitically safer route

Fortune

A new 'work from home' age? Governments across Asia order employees to stay home due to concerns over the Iran war

Fuel shortages from the US-Israel war in Iran force governments across Asia to adopt remote work, energy conservation, and digital infrastructure strategies.

TechRadar

Despite Global Tensions, HSBC’s Asia Strategy Is Paying Off

HSBC stock is counting on the bank’s Asia-focused strategy, as strong profitability and rising dividends and share buybacks position it for long-term growth.

MarketBeat

How the Iran war cuts off Southeast Asia's tourism industry

Travel experts now fear that countries like Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia may soon see a dip in tourists.

Fortune

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The Guardian - AU

Australia defeat North Korea to progress to Women’s Asian Cup final four – as it happened

Alanna Kennedy and Sam Kerr score in close battle with Korea DPR with the victory also securing World Cup qualification

The Independent UK

Asia shares mostly lower and oil hovers around $100 a barrel over Iran war worries

Asia shares are mostly lower, tracking Wall Street losses, while oil prices hover around $100 per barrel

Times Life

4 Countries Where Hanuman Has a Different Name

“मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥” This famous Hanuman shloka praises him as the fastest, strongest, and most intelligent devotee of Lord Rama. In India, Hanuman is known as the symbol of courage, devotion, and unstoppable strength. But here is something fascinating. Hanuman’s story did not…

Fortune

Oil went over $100 again after the U.S. admitted it cannot control the Strait of Hormuz

Oil is trading like a meme stock, some analysts say.

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The Guardian - AU

More airlines hike flight prices as Iran war continues to disrupt oil supply

Cathay Pacific, AirAsia and Thai Airways join Qantas in increasing prices, as travellers flock to airlines that don’t have Middle East stopovers

The Guardian - AU

Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war – with no end in sight

From fuel caps to four-day work weeks, the Middle East conflict has left the world’s top crude oil importing region desperate to shore up supplies

Fortune

Asia rolls out four-day weeks and work-from-home as emergency measures to solve a fuel crisis caused by Iran war

The energy crunch is forcing governments to adopt extreme measures to save fuel; in Thailand, government employees are being asked to take the stairs.

The Independent UK

India rations cooking gas as Strait of Hormuz tensions choke supplies

Cooking gas shortages are already forcing eateries to close as industry bodies warn of widespread economic damage in a country that imports the bulk of its oil and gas. Namita Singh reports

Bangkok Post

Asia airlines hike fares

Airlines in Asia are raising ticket prices and mapping out contingency plans that include grounding planes as the escalating Middle East conflict threatens to trigger the worst oil shock since the 1970s.

The Independent UK

US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East

North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East

The Conversation

Australia has granted some Iranian soccer players asylum – but 2 questions remain

Last week, the Iranian soccer team refused to sing the national anthem before their Asian Women’s Cup opener on the Gold Coast.

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